Philanthropy Manager (Major Giving)

Hybrid (Brixton & Remote)

Permanent

Part time

WONDER (Women’s Network for Development and Educational Resources) has the mission to give women and girls across the world the knowledge, skills, opportunities, and networks they need to exit poverty for good. For over a decade we have worked to develop a network of women-led charities across Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America.

Our approach centres on 6 pillars:

1. quality education,

2. accompaniment and mentoring,

3. investing in women-led partners,

4. empowering spaces,

5. sustainable employment, and

6. family engagement.

To date, since 2012, WONDER has directly improved the lives of over 160,000 women and worked with over 30 partners in 24 countries.

We are a small but ambitious team committed to building long-term change through relationships, locally driven solutions, and storytelling that reflects the dignity and potential of every woman.

WONDER Foundation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. As our office is based at the Baytree Centre and our work brings us into contact with children and families, all roles are subject to safer recruitment practices, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Location: Brixton office (option for hybrid working)

Commitment: 2.5 Days Per Week (0.5 FTE) – Flexible schedule

Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 (FTE)

Reports to: Development Director

The Opportunity

WONDER Foundation is at an exciting inflection point. We empower women and girls through education, and our donor community is passionate and loyal. We are looking for a sophisticated, self-starting Philanthropy Manager to lead our Major Giving strategy.

This isn't about high-volume cold calling; it’s about intentional stewardship and strategic growth. You will manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), ensuring they feel deeply connected to our mission while identifying new champions to join our journey.

Your Core Mission

To cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major donors to meet annual income targets and build a sustainable pipeline for WONDER’s long-term growth. Additionally, you will oversee WONDER’s legacy strategy as a secondary, longer-term objective to secure the foundation’s future.

Responsibilities

Major Giving & Stewardship

· Portfolio Management: Develop, implement, and manage the Major Donor programme creating tailored fundraising strategies, delivering personalised stewardship to donors, including reporting on impact to keep them engaged.

· Prospect Research: Identifying and approaching new HNWIs and DAFs. To create and deliver new major gift proposals both for solicitation and cultivation of new donors.

· Data Management and Reporting: Maintaining accurate records of interactions on a CRM database and reporting on KPIs to senior staff.

· The "Ask": To maximise and grow income from major donors through a clearly defined programme of research, networking, and excellent stewardship. Confidently solicit five- and six-figure gifts, aligning donor passions with WONDER’s core projects.

· Internal Collaboration: working closely with Fundraising and Programmes teams to develop compelling proposals and support major donor engagement, while contributing to campaigns and advocacy to strengthen cross-organisational relationships and support the delivery of Major Gifts fundraising.

Legacy Giving (Future-Proofing WONDER)

While your primary focus is the "here and now" of major gifts, you will also be the architect of WONDER’s future through a refined Legacy Giving strategy.

Strategy & Acquisition: Design and execute a light-touch, high-impact plan to identify and cultivate "Legacy Pledgers," turning lifelong supporters into eternal champions.
Internal Advocacy: Act as the internal champion for legacies, coaching the Board of Trustees, corporate partners, and the wider team on how to identify "legacy-ready" moments in their own networks.
Integrated Messaging: Partner with the Communications Manager to ensure the "gift in your Will" message is woven naturally and sensitively into the WONDER narrative.
Digital Visibility: Collaborate on SEO and digital journeys to ensure that when supporters search for ways to leave a lasting impact, WONDER is their first choice.

Requirements

Who You Are

· Experienced Relationship Manager: You have a proven track record in Major Gift fundraising OR you come from a transferable industry where you have navigated the world of HNWIs with confidence.

· A Natural Storyteller: You can translate complex social impact data into a compelling, human-centric "case for support."

· You have the ability to devise and implement long-term cultivation plans.

· Highly Empathetic: You have the emotional intelligence to discuss giving and long-term planning with warmth, tact, and professionalism.

· You have excellent interpersonal skills and native-level or equivalent proficiency in written and spoken English, and the ability to create persuasive, tailored, and professional communications.

· Efficient & Outcome-Focused: As a part-time lead, you are a master of prioritisation, capable of driving high-value results within a 2.5-day week.

Benefits

Why WONDER?

Impact: Your work directly funds the education and empowerment of women and girls globally.
Flexibility: We value outcomes over hours. We are happy to discuss how these 2.5 days fit into your life.
Culture: Join a dedicated, expert team that is collaborative, supportive, and ambitious.

At WONDER, we understand that our people are at the heart of everything we do; they're essential to our goals. Our team forms the very core of WONDER and we're committed to supporting them every step of the way. WONDER has a very balanced culture, no one is expected to work beyond her hours. See a list of Perks & Benefits here: https://wonder.careers.flair.hr/

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